Principal Shairp And His Friends (1888)

""Principal Shairp and His Friends"" is a book written by William Angus Knight and published in 1888. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most notable figures in the intellectual and literary circles of Scotland during the 19th century. The central figure of the book is Principal John Campbell Shairp, who was a renowned scholar and literary critic of his time. The book provides a detailed account of his life and work, as well as his relationships with other prominent figures of the era, including Thomas Carlyle, John Ruskin, and Matthew Arnold. The book also includes biographical sketches of other notable figures, such as the poet James Hogg, the philosopher Sir William Hamilton, and the historian Thomas Babington Macaulay. The book provides a fascinating insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of Scotland during the 19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scottish literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.